US Bridges

College Street over Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI E JCT Prince DR · Structure no. 000000000022765

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,563
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying College Street over Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,563 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2015. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesCreek
Location0.50 MI E JCT Prince DR
RouteCity Street 12230
Coordinates35.08552, -92.49418
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,563 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Street over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does College Street over Creek carry?

About 9,563 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is College Street over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.